Consistency and simplicity are key to the HIGH Fitness brand. Classes are fun, easy to follow, and choreographed to set you up for success. With four different formats to choose from, classes are designed to get you moving, keep you motivated, and help you work off the emotional weight. You will have an absolute blast and leave wanting more – yes, exercise can be this fun!" (https://highfitness.com/our-formats/)
We piloted this class in October 2025 and would love to bring it back for a more regularly schedule fitness class. If you would be interested in this type of class, please click here (this is not a committment to a class, just an interest form)
Meet Our Instructor!
Rachel Palkovitz
Rachel is excited to bring High Fitness to JMU—a fun, fast-paced workout set to popular music that is amazing for reducing stress. Rachel is a certified High Fitness Instructor who taught for Penn State Campus Recreation prior to moving to JMU, where she is an assistant professor in the School of Integrated Sciences. She also teaches joint classes with her mom who is a Jazzercise instructor when she is visits her hometown in Woodbridge, Virginia. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends and her dog.
Having participated in High Fitness for multiple years before getting certified, Rachel has observed that High Fitness is a great workout for people with a wide range of experience and training goals. Whether you are new to group fitness or have been taking classes for years, High Fitness is a great format to try out!
